German Stoneware Jug
Germany, c. 1675.
A massive, pear-shaped Westerwald jug with pewter lid. Effusively decorated with hearts and tendrils with three different flowers.
In fine condition, with small firing fault on one side of body.
15” h.
SOLD.
Westerwald Tankard
Westerwald Tankard
Germany, 1667.
A fine 17th c. Westerwald tankard dated 1667. Decorated in blue and manganese, the central frieze depicts merrymaking musicians and dancers, the upper and lower bands hearts and diamonds.
Pewter lid with a later inscription “Michael Polle 1707”.
In mint condition.
9 1/2” h.
SOLD.
17th C. Dated German Stoneware Bottle
17th C. Dated German Stoneware Bottle
Grenzhausen, Germany, 1680.
A very fine blue and grey stoneware bottle with armorial panels dated "1680."
7 1/2" h. to top of pewter lid, 9 1/2" h. to top of handle.
In excellent condition.
SOLD.
For a nearly identical bottle, cf. German Stoneware: A Catalogue of the Frank Thomas Collection of German Stoneware, vol. 1, note 57, and vol. 2, fig. 57.
